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Starship on Pad 1 at Starbase during single‑engine static fire with exhaust plume, ocean and clear sky in background

Starship Flight 10 on Aug 24: “Best part is no part” as SpaceX drops a fin and targets dual splashdowns

SpaceX has unveiled a major redesign of its massive Starship rocket that aims to stop the spacecraft from failing during test flights. The most significant change involves removing one of the four

Karmactive Staff

August 19, 2025

A warning map near Perth and safety guidance, noting damaging winds around 100 km/h, heavy rainfall and road cautions; dated 10:38 PM, 18 Aug 2023.

Australia·Climate·Weather

Perth Weather Alert: BOM Warns 100 km/h Gusts, Flash Flooding Risk as 110mm August Total Set to Surge

A strong cold front is charging toward southwest WA, bringing damaging wind gusts around 100 km/h, heavy rainfall and possible severe thunderstorms from early Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology warns in

Karmactive Staff

August 19, 2025

News·USA

MAHA Commission Drops Pesticide Controls After Chemical Industry Pressure, 1 Billion Pounds Still Used Yearly

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has significantly scaled back its planned actions on pesticides, according to the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD). Their recent press release claims the commission’s draft

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2025

Representative Image. Satellite image of Hurricane Erin at peak intensity over the Gulf of Mexico approaching Florida on August 3, 1995

Disaster·News·USA·Weather

Hurricane Erin Forces Outer Banks Evacuation as Coastal Threat Looms

Hurricane Erin, which briefly reached a catastrophic Category 5 strength with 160 mph winds on Saturday, remains a dangerous major hurricane as it moves through the Atlantic. While the storm has weakened

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2025

A wide green park with scattered visitors and tall city buildings in the background

USA·Weather

NYC Urban Heat Delays Spring in Parks, Warns Yale Researcher

Urban heat is throwing off tree timing in New York City parks. A new Yale study reveals that warmer winters are actually delaying the start of spring for trees, not speeding it

Karmactive Staff

August 18, 2025

CPSC recall notice for Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles, warning of explosion, laceration, and hearing hazards, with four bottles shown and recall details displayed.

News·USA

Drinkmate Recalls 106,200 Carbonation Bottles After Explosions Cause Hearing Damage and Lacerations

Drinkmate has issued a nationwide recall of approximately 106,200 carbonation bottles in the United States and 5,000 in Canada after multiple reports of the bottles exploding during use, causing serious injuries. The

Karmactive Staff

August 17, 2025

Architectural rendering of the planned 125th Street subway station entrance for the Second Avenue Subway extension, showing a modern glass and metal structure with the Q train visible on an elevated track in the background and pedestrians walking near the entrance.

News·Transportation·USA

MTA’s $1.97B Contract Extends Second Avenue Subway to East Harlem

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is set to approve a $1.97 billion contract that will bring subway service to East Harlem, a community that has waited decades for better transit options. The MTA

Karmactive Staff

August 17, 2025

Reindeer with large antlers grazing on green tundra vegetation with mountains in the background

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Arctic Reindeer Facing 80% Population Loss by 2100: North America Most at Risk, Study Warns

Wild reindeer and caribou populations could shrink by up to 80% in parts of the Arctic by 2100, with North American herds facing the greatest risk, according to new research published in

Karmactive Staff

August 16, 2025

Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo freighter operations update visual

Aviation·Business·News

Air France-KLM Cuts A350F Order Amid Airbus Delivery Delays

Air France-KLM has cut its order for Airbus A350F freighter aircraft from eight to six planes, joining a growing trend of airlines scaling back commitments for the yet-to-fly cargo jet. The Franco-Dutch

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Sonali Tiwary

August 16, 2025

Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) coiled among leaf litter and small plants, with dark banded pattern on a lighter background.

Nature·USA·Wildlife

Hiker Dies After Handling Timber Rattlesnake at Tennessee Park: EMA Director Issues Critical Warning

A hiker has died following a suspected timber rattlesnake bite at Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee, according to emergency officials. Witnesses reported the individual had handled the snake before being bitten.

Karmactive Staff

August 16, 2025